Best Magnets for Miniatures: Sizes, Grades, and Kits
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Magnets solve two of the hobby's oldest problems: weapon options and transport. Magnetize a kit's arms and turrets and one model becomes every loadout in the codex. Add magnets to the bases and your army snaps onto a steel tray instead of rattling around in foam. The magnets themselves are tiny neodymium discs, usually 1 to 5 mm across, and buying the right ones matters. Diameter and thickness must fit the joint, grade determines pull strength, and poor-quality discs lose their plating or their strength. This guide compares the best magnet suppliers and multi-size kits for miniature work, with a size chart for common jobs, polarity-marking tips, and the drill bits that make clean holes.
N52 Neodymium Disc Magnets 3mm x 1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Strong Tiny Round Rare Earth Magnets for Wargaming, Miniatures & Crafts, NiCuNi Plated (500 Pack)
A practical pick for this project.
N52 Small Neodymium Disc Magnets 3x1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Tiny Flat Rare Earth Magnets for Tabletop Miniatures, Wargaming Weapon Swaps, Infantry Scale Models (100 Pack)
A practical pick for this project.
#1A practical pick for this project.
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#2A practical pick for this project.
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#3A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
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#4A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
- + Good quality and everyday value
- + Practical for the job
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#5A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
- + Good quality and everyday value
- + Practical for the job
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- - Check the material and details
#6A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
- + Good quality and everyday value
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#7A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
- + Good quality and everyday value
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#8A practical pick for this project.
- + A solid, well-reviewed pick
- + Good quality and everyday value
- + Practical for the job
- - Confirm the size or type you need
- - Check the material and details
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among magnets for miniatures: sizes, grades, and kits?
N52 Neodymium Disc Magnets 3mm x 1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Strong Tiny Round Rare Earth Magnets for Wargaming, Miniatures & Crafts, NiCuNi Plated (500 Pack) is our top overall pick. A practical pick for this project.
›What is a good budget option?
N52 Small Neodymium Disc Magnets 3x1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Tiny Flat Rare Earth Magnets for Tabletop Miniatures, Wargaming Weapon Swaps, Infantry Scale Models (100 Pack) is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. A practical pick for this project.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span $ price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30–100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly — the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
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Last updated for 2026. Mini Paint Lab independently selects every product; we may earn a commission from links above.